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Proverbs (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries #Volume 17)
by Derek KidnerProverbs--a book full of wisdom--and yet a book demanding all one's wisdom to understand. <P><P>Derek Kidner not only has provided a running commentary on the whole of Proverbs but has also included two helpful study aids. The first is a set of subject guides that pull together teaching scattered throughout the book. The second is a short concordance that helps locate lost sayings (in territory notoriously hard to search) and encourages further subject studies. <P><P>In short, this volume is a wise person's guide to wisdom. <P><P>The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series. <P><P>These commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The goal throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.
Proverbs: An Introduction And Commentary (Kidner Classic Commentaries #45)
by Derek KidnerProverbs—a book full of wisdom, and yet a book demanding all one's wisdom to understand. Derek Kidner has not only provided a running commentary on the whole of Proverbs, but has also included two helpful study aids: a set of subject guides that bring together teaching scattered throughout the book, and a short concordance that helps locate lost sayings (in territory notoriously hard to search) and encourages further subject studies. In short, this volume is a wise person's guide to wisdom.
Proverbs (Thru The Bible Ser. #3)
by Vernon McgeeThru the Bible commentary series includes Dr. McGee's insightful study of each book of the Bible with in-depth, paragraph-by-paragraph discussions of key verses and passages.
Proverbs
by Scot McKnight Ryan O'Dowd Tremper Longman IIIA new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike .Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story <P><P>EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students
Proverbs: A 30-Day Devotional (Strong Man Devotionals)
by Vince MillerBased on Solomon&’s writings in Proverbs, this actionable 30-day devotional for men gives you the skills you need for godly living in today&’s challenging culture. Every man wants to be strong and to be wise. Why not grow in strength and wisdom through the teachings of one of the strongest and wisest men who ever lived? Each short, hard-hitting devotion in Proverbs: A Strong Man Is Wise centers on a passage from the book of Proverbs and includes a reflection question, takeaway, and prayer. Popular podcaster and author Vince Miller is known for his straightforward, biblically solid teaching. In this month-long devotional, Vince offers: Practical advice based on Scripture for the most important issues men face today Targeted words for the struggles men encounter as leaders, husbands, and fathers Insight into relationships, decision-making, sexual temptation, spiritual maturity, and vocation With space for note-taking and response, Proverbs: A Strong Man Is Wise provides the encouragement, challenge, and biblical foundation men need to grow in strength and wisdom as they live out the purpose God has for them.
Proverbs: Learning to Live Wisely (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by William Mouser Jr.®ProverbsPDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
Proverbs (Studies on the Go)
by David OlshineKnowledge may get your students pretty far in life, but it won’t be enough to get them through some of the daily challenges they will face as Christians. And it won’t help them grow in their faith. What students really need is God's wisdom, and for that there’s no better place to start than the book of Proverbs. Through engaging activities and thought-provoking questions that get right to the heart of Proverbs, your students will see that even though this book was written thousands of years ago, the instructions still apply to them. By the end of this study, your students will know how to answer questions that include: • How do I know what path to take? • What does God have to say about premarital sex? • How should I respond to money? • How should I treat other people? • How should I handle criticism? Written with the busy youth worker in mind, Studies on the Go: Proverbs provides Scriptural depth and substance to be tackled in a manageable time frame. The questions are real, down-to-earth, and straight to the point to get students quickly into Proverbs so they can hear God’s word on a practical level. Designed for Sunday school classes, youth groups, and small groups, this curriculum is guaranteed to get your students excited about and engaged with the Bible.
Proverbs
by Leo G. PerdueThe book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings, poems, and "life's little instructions. " Wrestling with the values of things such as creation, livelihood, or moral character, Proverbs exhorts its readers to seek the higher ideals--knowledge, discipline, piety, and order--and offers guidance on how to live in harmony with God, others, and oneself. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary
by Bruce K. Waltke Ivan D. De SilvaAn abridged and revised version of Bruce Waltke&’s magisterial two-volume NICOT commentary on the book of Proverbs Since 2004, Bruce Waltke&’s magisterial two-volume NICOT commentary on the book of Proverbs has been recognized as a definitive exegesis of the Hebrew text, groundbreaking in its illuminating analysis that the authors and redactors of Proverbs had organized their material into discernible clusters and groupings. Waltke and Ivan De Silva here offer an abridged and revised version of the preeminent commentary, which is more accessible to students, pastors, and Bible readers in general. In place of a technical analysis of the Hebrew text, Waltke and De Silva interpret the translated text, while also including their own theological reflections and personal anecdotes where appropriate. A topical index is added to help expositors with a book that is difficult to preach or teach verse by verse. At its heart, this shorter commentary on Proverbs preserves the exegetical depth, erudition, and poetic insight of Waltke&’s original and maintains the core conviction that the ancient wisdom of Proverbs holds profound, ongoing relevance for Christian faith and life today.
Proverbs: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries #Volume 17)
by Lindsay WilsonIntroductionAnalysisCommentaryAdditional NotesContextCommentMeaning
Proverbs: Wisdom that Works (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series)
by Vinita Hampton WrightWords to Live ByThe world keeps changing, but our most important needs stay the same - our need for work and discipline, for perspective in good and bad times, for the ability to think through our words and actions, and for the practice of integrity, wisdom, and kindness. The sayings collected in the book of Proverbs gave practical handles to these matters thousands of years ago, and their wisdom is still refreshing and helpful today.12 Studies For Individuals or GroupsFisherman Bible Studyguides offer:-Penetrating questions that generate discussion-Flexible format for group or individual needs-Helpful leader's notes-Emphasis on daily application of Bible truthFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Proverbs (The NIV Application Commentary)
by ZondervanWhat is wisdom? Does occupying the top of life’s heap mean you have it? Does being near the bottom mean you don’t? Wisdom can certainly help you acquire wealth, influence people, or succeed at your career, yet it involves more than knowledge alone. It’s also a matter of understanding God’s perspectives in applying what you know and having the character to act accordingly. That is why true wisdom—the kind that begins with fear of the Lord—frequently runs counter to what our culture values and applauds. This is the wisdom the book of Proverbs teaches. Proverbs deals with the relationship between heaven and earth on a practical level that covers the broad swath of human activity. We could all use more wisdom in our lives; the book of Proverbs was designed to guide us into it. Proverbs is far from monolithic. It has multiple authors and employs diverse styles. But its goal remains simple: to equip us for living in a way that succeeds first and foremost in God’s eyes. Exploring the links between the Bible and our own times, Paul Koptak shares perspectives on Proverbs that reveal ageless truths for our twenty-first-century lives. Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus on the original meaning of the passage but don’t discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable—but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique, award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our present-day context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today.
Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women
by Mari Hernandez-TutenBlossom in Biblical womanhood—studying God's Word in five minutes a day You are a woman of valor! Celebrate with Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women. This Bible study offers short lessons on Proverbs 31, a joyful poem describing the characteristics of a godly woman. Unlock the guidance in its verses, exploring who you are as a daughter of the King—and how to better serve Him in your family and community. In this Bible study, you'll examine womanhood and faith in Proverbs 31 through commentary, guided prayers, and more. Designed for your busy life, most lessons take just a few minutes and require only a pen and your Bible. The integrated writing space lets you collect your thoughts during Bible study directly in the book—finding more ways to put His love into action. Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women includes: Five minutes a day—The brief, accessible daily studies include thoughtful lessons, prayers, writing prompts, exercises, and more. Seven weeks to grow—Delve deeper into reflection and discussion on Day 7, and find concrete steps to act on what you've studied. Together in Christ—Work through the Bible study on your own or in a women's group—each week has plenty of inspiration and insight to share. Deepen and grow your connection with God with Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women.
Proverbs and Ecclesiastes: Who Knows What Is Good? (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
by Kathleen FarmerThe "wise" of ancient Israel were concerned primarily with the nature of goodness and the character of faith: What is "good" for humankind, and how should people live their brief lives on earth? Although the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are generally regarded as two distinctly different types of works, Kathleen Farmer demonstrates that they belong together and should be read in light of each other as guides enabling and encouraging us to act in life-enhancing ways that are fully in accord with the teaching of the Lord.
Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
by Amy Plantinga PauwIn this new volume in the Belief series, Amy Plantinga Pauw reveals how the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, while often overlooked, are surprisingly relevant for Christian faith today. Both biblical books probe everyday human experiences. They speak to those who seek meaning and purpose in an uncertain world and encourage us to look for God's presence in human life, not in divine visions or messages. They show openness to wisdom insights from many sources, urging us to find the commonalities and connections of our wisdom with those of our religious neighbors. Ultimately, these books affirm that true wisdom, whatever its human source, comes from God. Pauw includes reflections for preaching and teaching throughout her study.
Proverbs Are Never Neutral
by Marina Yu. Kotova Outi LauhakangasThis book examines how proverbs can carry ethnonyms and contradictory oppositions in everyday speech, and interrogates the belief that such nuances are national in nature by comparing across languages and cultures. The authors bring together linguistic terms and typologies from Slavonic, Germanic, Romance, Finno-Ugric and Somali proverbs (with their English parallels) to enrich contrastive paremiology. The book pushes the thematic boundaries of the paremiological minima of languages by drawing on fields including sociolinguistics, and it will be of interest to students and scholars of cultural linguistics, comparative cultural studies, sociolinguistics, social identity, anthropology, cognitive semiotics, and the history of words and concepts.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for Everyone
by John GoldingayWhat is at the heart of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs? A desire for life lived fully and well: life lived wisely; life lived purposefully; life lived in loving, joyful partnership with God and others. At the centre of this abundant life must be God, for it is he that desires all good things for us, his shalom - harmony, wholeness, health and peace. The wise sayings of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and the rich and sensual love poetry of the Song of Songs remind us what it is to conduct ourselves with wisdom, without folly and futility, in the knowledge that we are deeply loved. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/James (Understanding the Books of the Bible)
by Christopher R. SmithUnderstanding the Books of the Bible
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture #9)
by J. Robert WrightAmong the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon were all thought by the early church fathers to have derived from the hand of Solomon. To their minds the finest wisdom about the deeper issues of life prior to the time of God's taking human form in Jesus Christ was to be found in these books. As in all the Old Testament they were quick to find types and intimations of Christ and his church which would make the ancient Word relevant to the Christians of their day. Of extant commentaries on Ecclesiastes none is so profound as the eight homilies of Gregory of Nyssa, even though they cover only the first three chapters of the book. Joining Gregory among those most frequently excerpted in this volume are Augustine, Ambrose, Gregory the Great, Origen, John Cassian, John Chrysostom, Athanasius, Bede the Venerable and Jerome. Gregory of Nazianzus, Basil the Great and Cyril of Jerusalem lead a cast of other less frequently cited fathers, and then there remains a large cast of supporting players, some of whose work is translated here into English for the first time. This volume edited by J. Robert Wright thus offers a rich trove of wisdom on Wisdom for the enrichment of the church today.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Reformation Commentary on Scripture)
by David C. Fink, Scott M. Manetsch, Timothy George David C. Fink Scott M. Manetsch Timothy George"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die..." When the reformers of the sixteenth century turned to this well-known text from the Book of Ecclesiastes, they did not find a reason to despair, but rather confirmation of their hope and faith in God. For example, Martin Luther pointed to the comfort offered through this text: "You cannot live any longer than the Lord has prescribed, nor die any sooner. . . . To Christians this is a great comfort, so that they know that death has not been placed into the power of tyrants nor into the hands of any creature," but in the hands of God. In this volume of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture, Reformation scholar David Fink guides readers through a wealth of early modern commentary on three Old Testament books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Readers will hear from familiar voices and discover lesser-known figures from a diversity of theological traditions, including Lutherans, Reformed, Radicals, Anglicans and Roman Catholics. Drawing upon a variety of resources—including commentaries, sermons, treatises, and confessions—much of which appears here for the first time in English, this volume provides resources for contemporary preachers, enables scholars to better understand the depth and breadth of Reformation commentary, and seeks to help readers find comfort in God's Word.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (The Expositor's Bible Commentary)
by Tremper Longman III David E. Garland Allen P. Ross George Schwab Jerry E. ShepherdContinuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, this completely revised edition of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Based on the original twelve-volume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors’ studies worldwide, this new thirteen-volume edition marshals the most current evangelical scholarship and resources. The thoroughly revised features consist of: • Comprehensive introductions • Short and precise bibliographies • Detailed outlines • Insightful expositions of passages and verses • Overviews of sections of Scripture to illuminate the big picture • Occasional reflections to give more detail on important issues • Notes on textual questions and special problems, placed close to the texts in question • Transliterations and translations of Hebrew and Greek words, enabling readers to understand even the more technical notes • A balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion
Proverbs- Everyday Bible Commentary (Everyday Bible Commentary)
by Irving L. JensenThe wisdom of Proverbs sometimes comforts and sometimes confuses. It contains some of our most cherished verses, as well as odd metaphors, and strange pronouncements that can feel cold or even cruel. What we need is a guide—someone who can explain the confusing bits and bring familiar passages to life. This is what the best preachers do, but you don&’t have to wait until Sunday&’s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of Proverbs through an enlightening verse-by-verse commentary from Irving Jensen that&’s both straightforward and insightful. You&’ll gain:Important historical and cultural backgroundUseful charts and graphsHelp with the difficult passages And more!You don&’t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life.
Proverbs- Everyday Bible Commentary (Everyday Bible Commentary)
by Irving L. JensenThe wisdom of Proverbs sometimes comforts and sometimes confuses. It contains some of our most cherished verses, as well as odd metaphors, and strange pronouncements that can feel cold or even cruel. What we need is a guide—someone who can explain the confusing bits and bring familiar passages to life. This is what the best preachers do, but you don&’t have to wait until Sunday&’s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of Proverbs through an enlightening verse-by-verse commentary from Irving Jensen that&’s both straightforward and insightful. You&’ll gain:Important historical and cultural backgroundUseful charts and graphsHelp with the difficult passages And more!You don&’t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life.
Proverbs- Jensen Bible Self Study Guide (Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide Series)
by Irving JensenThis self-study guide offers you insight into one of the most practical books in the Bible—Proverbs. In it you'll learn how to live a godly life in the present with the assurance of eternal reward. Proverbs is more than a book of popular sayings. Its theme is wisdom for those who know and obey the law of God. Written in beautiful contrasts, Proverbs not only gives godly advice, but also shows by graphic example the conseqences of a lifestyle that leaves God out.The books in the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series are designed to provide you with a broader understanding of God&’s Word. Offering historical context and background, author information, charts, and other helps, these books will equip you with a comprehensive reference tool you&’ll return to often. Each study includes an opportunity for analysis, response, and further study in a response-oriented format. The thirty-nine books in this series are suitable for both personal and group use.
Proverbs- Jensen Bible Self Study Guide (Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide Series)
by Irving JensenThis self-study guide offers you insight into one of the most practical books in the Bible—Proverbs. In it you'll learn how to live a godly life in the present with the assurance of eternal reward. Proverbs is more than a book of popular sayings. Its theme is wisdom for those who know and obey the law of God. Written in beautiful contrasts, Proverbs not only gives godly advice, but also shows by graphic example the conseqences of a lifestyle that leaves God out.The books in the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series are designed to provide you with a broader understanding of God&’s Word. Offering historical context and background, author information, charts, and other helps, these books will equip you with a comprehensive reference tool you&’ll return to often. Each study includes an opportunity for analysis, response, and further study in a response-oriented format. The thirty-nine books in this series are suitable for both personal and group use.